APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING A CONTINUOUS TRACK ON A MACHINE

摘要

A system for installing a continuous track on a wheel assembly of a heavy-equipment machine, broadly including an extension assembly with proximal and distal ends; a base assembly removeably connected to the wheel assembly, which functions to provide foundational support for the remaining components of the system; a support assembly for maintaining a portion of the extension assembly properly in position during installation of the continuous track, and an installation bracket assembly attached to the distal end of the extension assembly.

主权项

1. A method of replacing an original continuous track on a wheel assembly of a heavy-equipment machine, the method comprising the following steps:
acquiring a track installation device configured for being selectively attached to the wheel assembly; lifting a first side of the heavy-equipment machine; releasing a track tensioner of the wheel assembly; attaching the track installation device to the wheel assembly; relieving tension on the original continuous track by operating an actuator of the track installation device; removing the original continuous track from the wheel assembly; installing a new continuous track to the wheel assembly; applying tension on the new continuous track by operating the actuator; removing the track installation device from the wheel assembly; installing the track tensioner of the wheel assembly; and lowering the first side of the heavy-equipment machine.